Simpson Gumpertz & Heger has welcomed senior leaders Brian Pailes and Dustin Turnquist, who bring advanced corrosion and materials engineering capabilities and project experience to the firm’s Engineering Mechanics & Infrastructure group.

While concrete initially offers a pristine protective environment, sooner or later cracks and carbonation will allow corrosion to initiate at the level of the rebar. It is therefore important for engineers and builders to incorporate corrosion mitigation into the design phase of a reinforced concrete structure.

Fiber-reinforced polymer or plastic roofing sheets have many benefits in commercial construction thanks to their top-tier durability, easy installation, affordability and versatility.

Cortec Laboratories can assist stakeholders in the all-important screening process by performing accredited testing to ensure admixtures measure up to widely accepted industry standards for the selection and qualification of corrosion inhibiting admixtures.